Kane Alexander- ID support act- audio samples-Sydney instore

Yvonne · Joined: Jan 24, 2006 Posts: 212

On the site too it tells up his upcoming Australian television appearances and instores.

Yvonne · Joined: Jan 24, 2006 Posts: 212

here is an article I found on Kane today

http://www.abc.net.au/goulburnmurray/stories/s1629446.htm?backyard

Yvonne · Joined: Jan 24, 2006 Posts: 212

Here is another article on Kane from the Sunday magazine in The Sunday Herald Sun- in the Sunday best section.

On The Verge

At 15, Kane Alexander said goodbye to his family to pursue his passion for music. At 27, it's all starting to pay off.

Few young men have the gumption to up and leave home at the age of 15, much less to puruse their passion for music, but that is precisely what Kane Alexander did. Saying goodbye to his family in country Victoria, the budding performer enrolled in Melbourne's Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) for classical training in voice and drama.

Twelve years later, the 27 year old is lending his pipes to pop,opera and jazz, and recently toured as a special guest with "classical crossover" sensation Il Divo. A major change of direction? Not really says the handsome crooner. " I always knew I wanted to be an entertainer of some kind, whether it was an actor, a jazz singer or an opera singer."
After graduating from VCA, Alexander indulged his passion for performance by moving to New York to study acting. However, he nourished his love of music by singing in jazz clubs. " I still wasn't sure in which direction I wanted to go. But it became clear I needed to focus on one or the other- singing or acting." Returning to Australia two years later, Alexander opted for music but realised his talents would be best served in the popular arena. "It was natural for me to (base myself) around classical sounds because of my background, but I wanted to see how far I could push it into pop territory".

After performing a high-voltage showcase for a major label, he was offered a record deal. It took two years of production to get the sound just right. Keen for an authentically European vibe, Alexander flew to Sweden to record the album, with some help from the Stockholm Symphony Orchestra. "I wanted quality, not quantity." he says. The result? Eleven lush, heartfelt songs, including four in Italian (surely the most romantic language to sing in) and a duet , "Timeless" with pop queen Tina Arena.

Alexander describes his record as "cinematic" and "symphonic". And, like all good musicians, he understands that music is all about mood. "I wanted to make an album that takes the listener on an emotional journey."

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Yvonne · Joined: Jan 24, 2006 Posts: 212

Here is yet another article on Kane.

http://www.bordermail.com.au/news/bm/local/211248.html

Yvonne · Joined: Jan 24, 2006 Posts: 212

On his site now too, he is talking about each of his tracks on the Cd, it is in three parts, very interesting and I love his speaking voice too as well as his singing voice.

www.kanealexander.com

Yvonne · Joined: Jan 24, 2006 Posts: 212

Kane was on the Today Show this morning, it is from Sydney and he was performing "Come Vivrei" (How Do I Live Without You), he was fantastic, the interview/performance video is up now on the Today show site.

www.ninemsn.com.au/today

Yvonne · Joined: Jan 24, 2006 Posts: 212

On the interview this morning Kane says what a huge influence Mario Lanza has had on him, ever since he was six years old and he found Mario's records in his grandparents shed in country Victoria- he comes from a town near Swan Hill- about five or so hours from Melbourne. He played Mario's records over and over.

Yvonne · Joined: Jan 24, 2006 Posts: 212

Kane is also featured in this weeks Who magazine, which comes out here in Australia every Friday. I will post the article for you next week.

Yvonne · Joined: Jan 24, 2006 Posts: 212

I will type the article for you, when I have more time.

In it though, Kane says he would one day love to perform a duet with John Farnham- a legendary Aussie music icon. To me that would be absolutely awesome.

Yvonne · Joined: Jan 24, 2006 Posts: 212

Here is the article as promised from the Who magazine of last Friday.

Singer Kane Alexander, from rural Victoria, boldly blends opera and jazz with a dash of pop.

Smooth Crooner.

Before his album's April 29 release, Kane Alexander was definitely excited and I guess a little bit apprehensive.

Inspiration.
He was only six years old, but little Kane Alexander saw the potential in a pile of old records. "I found the box at my grandparents' place and listened to a record and that was my introduction to opera," says Kane, now 27 and single.

Country lad
There was clearly something in the water at the northern Victoria wheat and sheep farm where Kane was raised by parents Julie and Haydn. How else to explain why he and both sisters- Holly, 26, a photographer and Tina, 24, a dancer- ended up in the arts? "We're all the children of farmers. It's all a bit bizarre, "says Kane. "Being country folk, I think my parents were worried that it wouldn't be so secure, but then farming isn't really that secure either."

Moving on

At age 14, Kane moved to Melbourne to study classical music at the Victorian College of Arts before deciding at 20 to move to New York. " I just wanted a dose of inspiration," he says. "Being over in New York really opened me up to different possibilities and styles and jazz."

Making The Break

He's got front, that's for sure. On his return to Australia, after several years abroad, Kane approached Denis Handlin, the head of record label, Sony BMG, with the concept for an album blending opera and jazz with a hint of pop. Despite such a potentially unmarketable mix, the label set up a meeting. " I did a showcase for everyone and they gave me a deal." he says. "It was kind of uncanny the way it happened.

The Hard Yards.

His self titled debut album ( it entered the ARIA charts at number 34), recorded in Europe, took nearly three years to complete and includes a duet with Tina Arena. "I had grown up listening to her songs- she has a fantastic voice," says Kane. "It all just fell in to place and it was a great experience."

Looking Forward.

"I want to keep recording, keep making music that challenges me and that I enjoy," he says.
But there are still a few goals to tick, including a duet with John Farnham. "I grew up listening to his music as well," says Kane. "Maybe one day Farnsey and I could belt out a tune.

By Erin Miller.

Yvonne · Joined: Jan 24, 2006 Posts: 212

I forgot to add that Kane's debut album is now sitting at number 24 on the ARIA charts here in Australia.

For all his updated news visit

www.kanealexander.com

Yvonne · Joined: Jan 24, 2006 Posts: 212

Here is his performance on the Today Show in Oz Friday May 12th

http://ninemsn.video.msn.com/v/en-au/v.htm?

Yvonne · Joined: Jan 24, 2006 Posts: 212

Kane is performing before the Brisbane Cup here in Australia on June 12- Queensland.

http://www.qtc.org/events/conrad_treasury_brisbane_cup_day.cfm

Yvonne · Joined: Jan 24, 2006 Posts: 212

Kane Alexander appears to be on this Fifa Voices Official World Cup Opening Ceremony Cd. See number 6 song- Here's To The Heroes.

http://www.hmv.com.au/product/rockpop.asp?sku=-972379

Yvonne · Joined: Jan 24, 2006 Posts: 212

http://www.queerplanet.com.au/moxie/entertainment/music/22-5-06-6.shtml

it is a google alert message I received today about Kane. Enjoy